Some business owners who moved from highway locations or shopping centers have grown uneasy about their futures in downtown Columbus.

Jill Tate owns Sip Espresso Bar and she says the attraction to her shop just hasn't been the same since moving downtown. She also says the minimum-wage increase has made it tougher to handle her bills.

Mark and Holly Williams own Jockszone Fan Cave. They moved from East Point Plaza to the downtown district to reduce overhead, cutting their rent by 66 percent. They told the Columbus Telegram that, with Christmas over, their business is feeling the pinch.

Mark Williams says he and his wife love the close-knit feel of downtown but says it's harder to achieve success there.